It's the hottest season of the year again, and Zhu Houzhao always misses air conditioning at this time. In this era, even as an emperor, there are many things that he can't ask for, and air conditioning is one of them.
In addition, the ancients also wore a lot of clothes. As an emperor, he could never wear big pants.
Even if you wear some cool silk clothes, it must be covered from head to toe.
The harem and the servants who served in the palace all knew that the emperor was afraid of heat, so it was possible to find a few people to fan him. It's just that Zhu Houzhao couldn't bear it every time he saw the eunuchs and maids next to him wearing heavy clothes soaked with sweat.
So he tried not to use this method except before falling asleep at night.
Because he can still rely on getting ice to relieve the heat.
This year was different. After Kui'er entered the palace, she saw the emperor asking him to fan the ice cubes several times to spread the cool breeze, take naps and sleep late, so that he could fall asleep peacefully.
But as a doctor, she felt that it was not good to be too greedy.
Warm in winter and cool in summer. The four seasons change. This is a natural cycle. Sometimes it is necessary to be hot and sweaty.
Zhu Houzhao listened on the surface, but he couldn't stand the heat, so he secretly asked someone to put ice cubes.
The emperor's behavior was indeed more cute and real. Moreover, the eunuchs Liu Jin, You Zhi, and Ma Yongcheng who were in charge of the ceremony were very puzzled.
The emperor controls the people of the world, why is he afraid of a concubine?
Zhu Houzhao explained with a smile, "You guys just don't understand the word sentiment. Of course I can scold you with a cold face. Concubine Jing is not a person who doesn't know etiquette, but that will reduce the fun between husband and wife, and the harem will also do it." It has to be as cold as an ice cube, what's the point in that? It's like this now, that's what's interesting."
The three eunuchs Liu Jin, You Zhi and Ma Yongcheng's eyes were dull when they heard this. Is there such a thing?
So I had to laugh along, "Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise."
"The harem is now filled with music and music. It's your Majesty's thoughts that have played a big role."
Zhu Houzhao was used to a bunch of flatterers.
"If Concubine Jing asks, you can't tell me."
"That's natural. The slaves must listen to Your Majesty." Liu Jin used a folding fan and kept working hard, "But Concubine Jing said, if you are greedy for coolness, you will be cold and damp, and if you are cold and damp, you will be more afraid of heat. This is the case. I’m afraid it’s not good for the dragon body. Your Majesty is caring for all the people in the world, so should the dragon body be your priority?”
Because of the heavy cold and dampness, Zhu Houzhao's current lifestyle and diet are many times healthier than the young man in his previous life.
In fact, these people are also hot, but they are more adaptable and accustomed to it. They have never seen what real summer enjoyment is.
Zhu Houzhao opened the gap in the clothes on his chest even wider, lay on the bamboo chair, and said as if he was deliberately irritating others, "Fan faster."
Liu Jin:_.
In fact, after cooling down, Zhu Houzhao could concentrate on reading some memorials. When he was sweating profusely, he just wanted to take a bath.
In this way, in the eyes of others, His Majesty is doing it for government affairs, regardless of his health.
That's why Concubine Jing often persuades her.
"It was played by Mr. Yang Ge." Zhu Houzhao read calmly, "Cleaning up the military settlements can be said to be the most important task so far. The old ministers are worried about the country."
"That is because His Majesty employs people properly, so that Mr. Yang Ge can have the opportunity to display his ambitions."
"Your flattery skills are top notch." Zhu Houzhao tapped his head lightly with his memorial, "It just so happens that the three of you are here. I have something to ask you."
Liu Jin, You Zhi and Ma Yongcheng listened to the tone, so they knelt down immediately.
"Your Majesty, please tell me. The servants must tell you everything they know."
"There is no need to be so nervous." Zhu Houzhao raised his head and said in a faint tone, "I understand that among the people who invaded the military camp, in addition to officials and military generals, there are also people sent by the palace. Their hands must not be clean either. The garrison eunuchs, military supervisors, and weaving yamen in various places... If they are found, the ceremonial eunuch must first give an explanation. Liu Jin, "
Liu Jin thought that he would come after all.
"My slave is here."
"Is there someone you need here?"
You don’t have to think about this problem. The great eunuch, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, has an unknown number of people below him who are fawning over him.
"As far as your Majesty is concerned, yes."
"If what you say works, I won't talk about it anymore. If it doesn't work, you, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, are not prestigious enough. And so are you two. The court will treat everyone equally this time."
"The slaves obey the order, so I will pass the order to them and ask them to obey it."
"Well. I still feel that it is not that troublesome for the palace to deal with the people. Do those who have no children or grandchildren occupy so much land and give it to their adopted sons? We still need them to explain the truth. As long as they listen to the palace, less of that Even if you have a few acres of land, you won’t starve to death. If it doesn’t make sense…”
The three of them lowered their heads, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm afraid they don't have the guts."
"Hey, you can't say for sure. There are quite a few people who are greedy and deceive others. You three are all eunuchs in charge of rituals. Don't be shrewd all your life and end up being pecked by an eagle. In short In a word, if it makes sense, tell it. If it doesn't, move them away and guard the imperial mausoleum. If anyone dares to resist the investigation..."
The emperor stood up and walked away, saying the last half of his sentence. They had been waiting.
"Anyone who resists the investigation will be punished by beheading. You do this. Remember, sometimes I turn a blind eye to your exclusion of dissidents. This time is different. Even my own people must do it. Act according to the rules. If I hear from other places that an internal official resists the investigation, but you don't deal with it, I will cause trouble for you."
"I don't dare!"
The emperor only left his back to them.
After the three of them stood up, they all looked at each other with uneasy expressions.
In fact, this request is very strange. If someone really resists the investigation, but they really don't know it, then what can they say? Is it also on their heads?
Liu Jin actually understood after thinking about it, why so many people were needed to guard the imperial mausoleum?
If the truth doesn't make sense, then we can argue against the decree. Is there any truth to be said here?
Ma Yongcheng said: "I should have sent them a message long ago."
"Do you know that they have invaded the military field?" Liu Jin asked directly, "Did you allow it?"
"How could our family allow this?!" Ma Yongcheng was anxious.
"So go now and ask them to restrain themselves and hand over everything they need to hand over."
You Zhi was not optimistic, "I guess it won't be too easy."
"Those who can live will not die, and those who will die will not survive. No one can save them if they don't know which way the wind is blowing."
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Zhengde four years, the end of June.
It is already very hot in the capital. The poplar trees on both sides of the official road are covered with leaves, blocking the sun and forming mottled shadows. The cicadas chirp in summer and are annoying.
Zhang Cong didn't have much time to waste in the capital. The cabinet ministers had already met him, so he had no reason to delay setting off.
Even though he knew it would be difficult to get there.
Speaking of difficulties... aside from mentioning it, even the ten capable guards assigned to him can tell a lot about it.
Generally speaking, no one would dare to kill the imperial censor. But this time it's hard to tell... If someone kills an official and rebels, that official will be Zhang Cong.
Zhu Houzhao didn't want such a talent to die inexplicably in that situation, so he sent a few people to follow him so that he could have some room to maneuver if he encountered any danger.
On the surface, these are the people.
Secretly, Zhu Houzhao sent Han Ziren, deputy envoy of Jinyiwei, to Ningxia as well.
But Zhang Cong didn't know.
He only thought that he was fighting alone, and when he looked back at the majestic city of the capital, he felt somewhat generous.
"I don't ask for the city wall, but I ask for a murderous sword!"
"Set off!"
Zhang Cong's name originated from Huai'an Shanyang. In Beijing... it was not a secret when the emperor was promoting the military settlement. All the main officials were involved, so a few days before Zhang Cong set out, there were already people heading west. And go.
The reason why the matter started in Ningxia was because a commander in Ningxia, He Jinyi, found out the problem for Jinyiwei. Using this as a breakthrough, the court first wanted to move the military garrison in Ningxia.
In fact, above He Jinyi, there was Ningxia Commander-in-Chief Jiang Han. In the second year of Zhengde, former Ningxia Commander-in-Chief Yang Shangyi was transferred to the Hetao Military District because of his meritorious service in combat. Governor Wang Shouren was assigned to the military and administrative affairs of the three towns in the Military District, and Yang Shangyi was assigned as a deputy. Jiuyuan Town.
The Ningxia General Soldier was succeeded by Yansui General Soldier Jiang Han. Jiang Han was a hereditary officer of the Yulin Guard. He was initially the commander of the Yulin Guard, and later promoted to the commander of Yulin Town. By the end of the third year of Zhengde, he was promoted to the Chief Military Officer and guarded Ningxia. .
In addition, there is Ningxia Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Yang Ying.
Jiang Han and Yang Ying were both men with meritorious military exploits. Later in history, when King Anhua rebelled, they also refused to surrender to the rebels. Especially Jiang Han, who was deceived into attending the banquet that night and was killed by the rebels because he cursed. .
However, it is one thing to be able to hold on to the bottom line of rebellion. It is another thing to have privately occupied military land when serving as an official.
Fighting is fighting, and enjoyment is enjoyment. This is the true situation of most warriors.
Jinyiwei and Taipusi both overtly and covertly asked about the ownership of the pastures and fields, which already made them suspicious.
Later, I became even more uneasy when I heard that Zhou Shangwen, the Pinglubo who was guarding Gansu, and Wang Shouren, the governor of the Hetao Military District, had accepted the order and came to Beijing.
Everything is calm in the court, and there is no war on the border. Even if the emperor wants to summon someone, he usually summons them separately. How can he ask all the border generals to leave their posts?
Now that we are in Beijing together, there must be something going on.
All the worries finally turned into reality after hearing the news brought back by Jingli.
"Zhajuntun?!" Jiang Han's voice rose a few levels.
Yang Ying didn't believe what the caller said, and her face suddenly became serious, "Have you found out clearly? Are you just investigating He Jinyi or cleaning up the military camp?"
"The decree given by the imperial court is to order Zhang Cong, the censor of Shaanxi Province, to clean up the pastures and military camps in Ningxia. So there is nothing wrong."
"Is this a big deal?" Yang Ying turned to face Jiang Han, "If this is really the case, Ningxia will probably never have peace. Mr. Jiang, we must make plans for this in advance."
"How to plan?" Jiang Han frowned, "He is the censor, an imperial envoy. He has issued an imperial decree asking us to clear out the fields. How can we resist and disobey the decree?"
That's the problem. If someone comes here in an upright manner, what can you do?
Yang Ying gritted her teeth and shouted, "It was that guy He Jinyi who occupied the fields. Who said we also occupied the fields?"
Jiang Han understood what he said. It was nothing more than placing some fields in other people's names, but he obviously lacked confidence because everyone had met the emperor and knew him, so the matter was definitely not that simple.
Jiang Han sighed. In this summer, there was a cold wind blowing from the capital.
(End of chapter)
